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Schools - History (1880s - 1950)

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Contents: 1. Where Arcadia children learn their R's. news photo and art on school district staff. 1933. 2. Arcadia's first school house. news photo, n.d. 3. Arcadia schools struggle to keep up with growth in community. 1903-E.J. Baldwin donated barn near Huntington Drive and South Santa Anita. First of…

Contents: 1. Where Arcadia children learn their R's. news photo and art on school district staff. 1933.; 2. Arcadia's first school house. news photo, n.d.; 3. Arcadia schools struggle to keep up with growth in community. 1903-E.J. Baldwin donated barn near Huntington Drive and South Santa Anita. First official school building in Arcadia was a two-room bungalow at First Avenue and California Street. Arcadia Tribune May 24, 1949.; 4. Enrollment of 125 in schools. Arcadia Journal September 14, 1918.; 5. Two-room bungalow called Arcadia's first official school building. news photo, n.d.; 6. Original section of First Avenue School. news photo, n.d.; 7. Historical society marks school site. news clip and photo October 3, 1963.; 8. Profile of a city and its schools. History of Arcadia schools by D. Pinney April 1959.; 9. Arcadia school old-timers to hold reunion. Los Angeles Times June 24, 1962.; 10. One of the highlights of the 60th anniversary celebration of Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune photo and caption June 24, 1962.; 11. Directory of Public Schools of Los Angeles County, CA. pages applicable to Arcadia November 1925.; 12. Arcadia's first school on Falling Leaf Avenue. news photo and article August 4, 1933.; 13. Arcadia completes fine grammar school. Arcadia Journal May 7, 1921.; 14. Sierra Madre's early school days. TV news clip October 1973?; 15. This painting of the original class of First Avenue School in Arcadia. Photo with identification of pupils attached. News-Post, n.d.; 16. Presented in recognition of California Public Schools Week by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. news clip, n.d. (circa 1948?); 17. Arcadia schools. page from San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.; 18. Arcadia's first back to school days. page from TV facts September 16, 1973? photo and text about first school.; 19. Unique alumni group welcomes former Baldwin-era residents. Arcadia Tribune, n.d. (circa 1963); 20. Students, teachers, district meet and overcome obstacles. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.; 21. First Avenue class graduates before honored guests from first graduation. Arcadia Tribune June 16, 1946.; 22. Queen City's schools: growth through the years. Arcadia Tribune May 18, 1978.; 23. Ranch School. Note regarding school on the Lucky Baldwin ranch and number of pupils - 1880; taken from Carew, HISTORY OF PASADENA AND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY.; 24. Mrs. Finley is teaching a school of 12 pupils in the new lodging house. news clip in a column in the San Gabriel Valley News entitled Santa Anita. May 9, 1878.; 25. Arcadia Grammar School children win essay prizes. news clip regarding participation in essay contest sponsored by electrical industry of the U.S. 1924.; 26. Closing School Days. Arcadia Journal June 21, 1919.; 27. Program of musical given at San Joaquin School. Made from original owned by Adrian Winkler who participated in program May 27, 1924; received February 1981. (Arcadia School District Office knows nothing about this school as of January 1981, yet it is listed in the 1923 City Directory.); 28. Information from the 1923 City Directory regarding Santa Anita Grammar School in San Joaquin Street.; 29. Lived here 60 years. Arcadia Tribune n.d. Regarding San Joaquin School.; 30. Arcadia School District Chronology. received July 5, 1985.; 31. Public Schools Week. Pamphlet with historic photos of schools April 21-25, 1975.; 32. Arcadia City Schools Eighth Grade Graduation Exercises program June 13, 1924.; 33. Auditor's Semi-Annual report for Santa Anita School District, six months ending December 31, 1890. photocopy courtesy Don Chapat.; 34. same. Six months ending June 30, 1890.; 35. State of California Teacher's Public School Register of Arcadia City School District, County of Los Angeles, California, 1901-1911. Includes records of attendance, teacher's reports, reports of classification and grading of pupils, visitors' records, list of apparatus and other school property, principal's reports, daily programs, and miscellaneous blank forms.

Subjects: Schools - History (1880s - 1950)

Item ID: 223AF

Collection: Subject Files

Hoeppel, John H.

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Contents: 1. Biographical Directory of the American Congress 1774-1931 (photocopy). 2. A premature autobiographic epitaph by John H. Hoeppel. April 1967. 3. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774-1989, Bicentennial Edition. Biography of John H. Hoeppel who was Postmaster of Arcadia (1…

Contents: 1. Biographical Directory of the American Congress 1774-1931 (photocopy).; 2. A premature autobiographic epitaph by John H. Hoeppel. April 1967.; 3. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774-1989, Bicentennial Edition. Biography of John H. Hoeppel who was Postmaster of Arcadia (1923-1931) and a Congressman (1933-1937).; 4. "Rosary set today for J. Hoeppel." Arcadia Tribune, September 23, 1976, page A-1.; 5. "Hoeppel expects appreciation." Letter to Publisher, newspaper unknown, September 30, 1935.; 6. "Congressman Hoeppel greeted at Arcadia; crowd estimated 6000." Monrovia Journal, October 1, 1935.

Subjects: Hoeppel, John H.

Item ID: 124AF

Collection: Subject Files

Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

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Contents: Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (1 of 3)

Contents: Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (1 of 3)

Subjects: Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 57

Shelf Number: Shelf C3

Item ID: 369AF

Collection: Subject Files

Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

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Contents: Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (2 or 3)

Contents: Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (2 or 3)

Subjects: Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 58

Shelf Number: Shelf C3

Item ID: 370AF

Collection: Subject Files

Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

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Contents: Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (3 of 3)

Contents: Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (3 of 3)

Subjects: Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 59

Shelf Number: Shelf C3

Item ID: 371AF

Collection: Subject Files

Maps (1950-1989)

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Contents: NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all items are street maps. Items preceded by (*) are housed in Arcadia History Box 53 and are available for viewing by appointment only. Also some duplicates of maps in folder will be found in Box 53. Most issues of the Arcadia City Directory also contain maps. Fo…

Contents: NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all items are street maps. Items preceded by (*) are housed in Arcadia History Box 53 and are available for viewing by appointment only. Also some duplicates of maps in folder will be found in Box 53. Most issues of the Arcadia City Directory also contain maps. For further assistance, see the Local History Librarian.; 1. * 1950; 2. *1951; 3. * 1954; 4. 4a. 1952 Map of Arcadia furnished by City of Arcadia for distribution through Arcadia Chamber of Commerce 37 West Huntington Drive; 4b. 1955 - original in Archives VF.; 5. 1955; 6. 1956; 7. 1957; 8 * 1958; 9. *1959; 10. *1961; 11. 1962; 12. 1964; 13. * 1965; 14. 1965; 15. 1966; 16. 1968; 17. 1969; 18. 1970-1971 (2 copies); 19. 1971-1972; 20. 1973 (2 copies); 21. 1974 (2 copies); 22. 1976; 23. 1977; 24. *1968 - precinct index.; 25. 1960 (missing 4/15/03); 26. Arcadia map book pages, undated. Original in Archives VF.; 27. 1974 - copies of map transparencies. Originals in Archives VF.; 28. 1978; 29. Area-wide map showing freeways, undated.; 30. * circa 1989.; 31. 1987-1988; 31A. 1986 map official Chamber of Commerce map of Arcadia.; 32. * Flooding hazards map, 1975. Also found in Arcadia General Plan, 1975, R 711.4A.; 33. * Seismic hazards map, 1975. Also found in Arcadia General Plan, 1975, R 711.4A.; 34. * 1979-1980; 35. 1984 (2 copies); 36. "Arcadia Home of the Equestrian 1984 Olympics" map.; 37. Security-First National California Motor Route Map with detailed Automobile Highway Maps of Southern California, Los Angeles and Vicinity and the entire state of California, undated.; 38. 1963 Map of Arcadia, includes city statistics.; 39. 1979-80 Arcadia, CA city map and business directory, published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.; 40. 1971 San Gabriel Valley map distributed by Shepard & Morgan Realtors and Builders.; 41. 1977-1978 Arcadia City Map & Business Directory published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, celebrating Arcadia's Diamond Jubilee, or 75th Birthday.; 42. Arcadia Unified School District Elementary and Middle School Boundaries and Zones map. Copyright 1973. 2 copies.

Subjects: Maps (1950-1989)

Item ID: 150AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia (City) History (1940-1950)

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Contents: 1. "The first year." Arcadia Bulletin, circa 1940. Article delineating progress in Arcadia. 2. "Arcadia has famous track -- and a lot more." Daily News, December 4, 1946. Article by Leslie Claypool describes city in a lengthy report. 3. "Controversy on location (of City Hall) raged for more tha…

Contents: 1. "The first year." Arcadia Bulletin, circa 1940. Article delineating progress in Arcadia.; 2. "Arcadia has famous track -- and a lot more." Daily News, December 4, 1946. Article by Leslie Claypool describes city in a lengthy report.; 3. "Controversy on location (of City Hall) raged for more than five years." Daily News Post, January 30, 1962. News photo and caption of City Hall built in 1948.; 4. "One of the coldest nights in Southern California History." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, August 7, 1977. News photo and caption of 1949 weather milestone.; 5. "Great years for Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, January 1, 1948. Summary of 1947.; 6. "Historic Santa Anita Tract deed delivered to County." Los Angeles Times, March 27, 1947, page 5.; 7. "Something must be done." Arcadia Tribune, May 14, 1942. Article by Hal Roach describing great need for top sewer system.; 8. "Chamber of Commerce group hears fine program." Arcadia Tribune, April 19, 1942. Summary of problems facing Arcadia as of April 1942.; 9. "Nixon got early political start in Valley." Daily News Post, January 16, 1969. Interviews with people who remembered Nixon started career here.; 10. Copy of #9.; 11. "Literature on defense lines at library." Arcadia Tribune, April 2, 1942.; 12. "Sewers or Cesspools." Four page fact book published by "pro" group regarding bond election of May 8, 1945.; 13. Copies of programs given at Arcadia Christian Reform Church during war time. Includes program of V.E. Day Service.; 14. "V .... ---" Mail; 15. Speech given to the Arcadia Historical Society on July 21, 1955 on the history of Arcadia from 1936 to 1955. Given by F. Wesley Davies of the Chandler Syndicate, which purchased 1300 acres (approximately 47%) of Arcadia in 1936.; 16. "Santa Anita's Flood Control Project Starts: completion of $33,000 job set before rain season." Pasadena Post, September 13, 1941. "County Plans to Strengthen Canyon Walls: work will start soon on improvements above Arcadia." Pasadena Post, August 24, 1941.; 17. "Arcadia Council Slashes Tax Rate Two Cents." Pasadena Post, August 8, 1941.; 18. "Developing Arcadia: Harry Chandler (with photo). Publisher of the Los Angeles Times, head of the Rancho Santa Anita developments in Arcadia. It is the Chandler group behind Arcadia's enormous building boom. And the boom is just starting." Monrovia Journal, January 4, no year given. And excerpt of a story about Elias J. Lucky Baldwin's employee Fisher, a young Black boy, who Baldwin convinced to move out west to work at his livery stable in San Francisco, after having been enslaved to a Mr. Butler.; 19. Rising price of land astounds Arcadia (land near City Hall Civic Center on Huntington Drive that is occupied by a National Guard Armory), Los Angeles Times, June 12, 1986.

Subjects: Arcadia (City) History (1940-1950)

Item ID: 118AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia (City) History (1950-1960)

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Contents: 1. "Facts for voters of Arcadia." Published by League of Women Voters, 1957. 2. "Thumbnail sketch of City of Arcadia." Chamber of Commerce, March 1957, three pages. 3. "A report to the people of the City of Arcadia." City profile prepared by the City of Arcadia, Fall 1957, twenty-seven pages. Si…

Contents: 1. "Facts for voters of Arcadia." Published by League of Women Voters, 1957.; 2. "Thumbnail sketch of City of Arcadia." Chamber of Commerce, March 1957, three pages.; 3. "A report to the people of the City of Arcadia." City profile prepared by the City of Arcadia, Fall 1957, twenty-seven pages. Six blue copies.; 4. "City passes 40,000 population mark." Arcadia Tribune, May 7, 1959.; 5. "Vaccine series starts (polio immunization)." Arcadia Tribune, January 23, 1956.

Subjects: Arcadia (City) History (1950-1960)

Item ID: 119AF

Collection: Subject Files

Maps (1880s-1949)

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Contents: 1. Arcadia, California, 1923. 2. Arcadia, November 1927. 3. Map of Sierra Madre and vicinity, 1937. 4. Map of the City of Arcadia, California, 1937. (precincts). Published by Arcadia Daily Tribune for Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. 5. City of Arcadia showing former names of streets, 1937. Former stre…

Contents: 1. Arcadia, California, 1923.; 2. Arcadia, November 1927.; 3. Map of Sierra Madre and vicinity, 1937.; 4. Map of the City of Arcadia, California, 1937. (precincts). Published by Arcadia Daily Tribune for Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.; 5. City of Arcadia showing former names of streets, 1937. Former street names.; 6. Zoning map of the City of Arcadia, 1940. (Missing as of 4-28-2011); 7. Arcadia. Given anonymously.; 8. Arcadia. Given by Mrs. Oscar Staquist.; 9. Map showing location of Eaton's Santa Anita.; 10. Arcadia, California, 1923.; 11. E.J. Baldwin's Santa Anita Colony.; 12. "Historic map of Arcadia." News clip, 1967.; 13. Map of part of Santa Anita Tract, 1910.; 14. Birds eye view of Arcadia and Santa Anita tract, 1887.; 15. Map of Arcadia, the city of homes, 1947.; 16. Map of Arcadia, 1887.; 17. Map of the Santa Anita Rancho, undated.; 18. Location of map of U.S. Balloon School, August 1918.; 19. Tract #2409 - D.S. Unruh. C.E., August 29, 1912. Detailed engineer's drawing important as it shows railroads.; 20. Gillespie's Guide, 1934. Pocket map book of Los Angeles and vicinity, 71 pages.; 21. Map of a part of Santa Anita Tract, 1886. H.J. Stevenson, surveyor. Acquired through Huntington Library, April 1, 1979.; 22. Hand-drawn map of business district at Huntington Drive and First Avenue, circa 1930.; 23. Portions of Los Angeles County, October 16, 1912. Copied from the Southern Pacific Railroad brochure loaned by Sid Platford.; 24. Map of Arcadia - Santa Anita tract, 1887. Acquired through Huntington Library.; 25. Map of the town of BALDWIN in the Santa Anita Tract. Acquired through Huntington Library.; 26. Pocket atlas of Los Angeles City and County - showing Arcadia, 1942.; 27. Rand McNally, 1924 Detailed Auto Trail Maps of California, Los Angeles and vicinity and San Francisco and vicinity. Compliments of Hellman Bank (6th and Main, Los Angeles).; 28. Map of Arcadia, the city of homes. Issued by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, circa 1941-1945. It states the "operation of the track has been suspended for the duration of the war."

Subjects: Maps (1880s-1949)

Item ID: 149AF

Collection: Subject Files

Museums-Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum

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Contents: 1. Lessons from history. Article describing the new museum building with floor plan and color photos. World Architecture, May 2002, page 44-50. (Magazine and color copy) 2. Arcadia Historical Museum. Article written in German. Bauwelt May 17, 2002. 3. Article describing the museum written …

Contents: 1. Lessons from history. Article describing the new museum building with floor plan and color photos. World Architecture, May 2002, page 44-50. (Magazine and color copy); 2. Arcadia Historical Museum. Article written in German. Bauwelt May 17, 2002.; 3. Article describing the museum written in both English and Japanese. Color and b/w photos. Architecture and Urbanism, 02:06 No. 381.; 4. Invitation from Arcadia Historical Society and Santa Anita Park for a wine and light supper with proceeds to benefit the Arcadia Historical Museum Building Fund. December 13, 1999. Digital graphic of new museum on front of invitation. Also 2nd copy of graphic photo.; 5. Needs Assessment Survey and Report. May 19, 1999. City of Arcadia, Arcadia Historical Museum, Arcadia Historical Society. Prepared by: Sparano + Mooney Architecture, Inc.; 6. "Museum Contractor Selected," City of Arcadia press release, August 2, 2000. Bid awarded to Van Nuys based BEGL Construction Co., Inc.; 7. "Museum dreams - Arcadia Historical Society fills larger building with its collected treasures. The Sunday Star, October 28, 2001, page 1-2. Article describing the Oct. 20th grand opening of the museum. Includes photo of Ruth and Charles Gilb.; 8. Press release dated August 7, 2002 announcing that the Arcadia Historical Museum will be joining museums around the nation in "Museums Celebrate America Freedoms: Joining Communities in a Day of Remembrance September 11." Details of the activities at the museum on September 11 are included.; 9. Color brochure on the museum with membership application. 2002.; 10. Invitation to the preview party for the grand opening of the museum, October 19, 2001. Given by the Arcadia Historical Society and the City of Arcadia. 11. Formal invitation to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the museum on Saturday, October 20, 2001.; 12. Local girl's Gold Award project to be part of Arcadia's September 11th Day of Remembrance at the Arcadia Historical Museum. Tiffany Tseng volunteers at the museum and photographed local residents and asked them to share their thoughts on America and September 11th. The Sunday Star, September 8, 2002, p.1.; 13. Grand Opening Ceremony program. October 20, 2001.; 14. Informal flyer from The Arcadia Historical Society and The City of Arcadia inviting people to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the museum on October 20, 2001.; 15. President's Message from CAMINOS, newsletter of the Arcadia Historical Society, welcoming the new curator, Maren (Marni) Hackley. Includes background information on her. January 2002.; 16. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum postcard. "Have you visited the new Museum?" Orange crate label created by Anielka Gallo on front of postcard with address, days and hours open. 2002. (4 postcards); 17. Seabiscuit mania. Arcadia Historical Museum shows off items celebrating horse-racing icon. Sunday Star, August 17, 2003, page 1.; 18. Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum, Long Range Plan 2006.; 19. Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum general information on 9"x4" card. Shows Anoakia Fountain on front side and light fixture from Anoakia designed by Maynard Dixon on the back side.; 20. Gallery Guide to the "Army Balloon School" exhibit that ran November 2005 through January 2006.; 21. "Profiles in courage: veteran registry on display at Arcadia Museum." The Weekly Star, May 29, 2007. Curator Alycia Wood is in photograph.; 22. "A Trip Down Memory Lane...Salute to former Arcadia High School Educators" exhibit. Invitation to opening reception, February 7, 2006.; 23. Postcard for "A Trip Down Memory Lane...Stories by former Arcadia High School Educators," an Arcadia Historical Society Program, January 29, 2006.; 24. "Childhood Memories of Dolls" photo and caption of museum exhibit curated by Hwee-Ching Sinclair. Pasadena Star News, December 12, 2007, p. Local 2.; 25. Exhibit pays tribute to Tongva tribe, Weekly Star, a supplement to the Pasadena Star News, September 18, 2008. Museum exhibit is called Tongva: our voice, our history, our people.; 26. Celebrating 5 years, a Sunday Soiree, October 22, 2006 program, with museum's vision statement, mission statement, and goals. Lists names of Historical Museum Commission and Arcadia Historical Society Board. Timeline of recent Arcadia history from 1974-2006.; 27. Arcadia Historical Museum Foundation 10th anniversary celebration dinner program, October 9, 2011.; 28. Arcadia Historical Museum Foundation proposed Education Center leaflet, including artist's rendering, July 2010.; 29. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum Map, undated.; 30. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum postcard "Add your name to our donor tree." Donating a leaf starts at $250.; 31. 2009 Exhibit Calendar, including January through March 6, 2010.; 32. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum two sided pamphlet, 9" x 4" cardstock with museum's mission, hours, parking, basic information. Undated.; 33. History of the Arcadia Museum (postcard size). No date.

Subjects: Museums-Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum

Item ID: 262AF

Collection: Subject Files

Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School

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Contents: 1. High School commencement will never be like THAT again in Arcadia. Los Angeles Times July 1, 1965. 2. Where would the high school be located. news clip June 1, 1951. 3. How independent can you get? Brochure done of AUSD on independent study. 1968-69. 4. Arcadia High's Library among the …

Contents: 1. High School commencement will never be like THAT again in Arcadia. Los Angeles Times July 1, 1965.; 2. Where would the high school be located. news clip June 1, 1951.; 3. How independent can you get? Brochure done of AUSD on independent study. 1968-69.; 4. Arcadia High's Library among the best in California. News-Post February 25, 1969.; 5. 20th reunion of first graduating class. Arcadia Tribune June 25, 1975.; 6. What is independent study all about? Article by Dr. Donald W. Empey in JOURNAL OF SECONDARY EDUCATION. March 1968.; 7. Track management class is one of a kind. Arcadia Tribune March 24, 1977.; 8. Arcadia students learn operations of race track. Los Angeles Times January 25, 1976.; 9. Building AHS: questions, conflicts, decisions. Arcadia Tribune May 25, 1978.; 10. Arcadia High School - Class of '68. Mini yearbook published by class for 10th year reunion.; 11. Class of 1968 10th year reunion survey. Data on students 10 years after graduation gathered and reported by 1068 Alumni Committee.; 12. First Annual Commencement - June 16, 1955. Program with list of first graduating class.; 13. Arcadia High School Commencement - 1961. Program with listing of graduating class.; 14. Marching band madness. Article from SUNSET, October 1981, on marching band competition.; 15. Arcadia High Library to undergo upgrading. Los Angeles Times May 15, 1967.; 16. AHS Band ends thrill packed tour (at Eisenhower's inaugural parade). Arcadia Tribune January 24, 1957.; 17. Communities and high schools work to make graduation special, proms memorable - Arcadia. news clip from CALIFORNIANS FOR DRUG-FREE YOUTH, INC. September 1987.; 18. Arcadia Apache Football Program. 1992 Varsity Schedule.; 19. Invitation to dedication and open house of Arcadia High School J Building and Music Building. October 20, 1994.; 20. In school, a minority no longer. On many California campuses, Asian Americans now predominate. The change is evidence of an ethnic group moving into the mainstram. Article on changing ethnic mix at Arcadia High School. Asian population. Los Angeles Times December 26, 1995.; 21. Profile of Arcadia Unified School District. AUSD Home Page, World Wide Web. March 4, 1996.; 22. June 11, 1997 issue of Apache Pow Wow, listing 1997 graduates and articles about selected students.; 23. Arcadia High School commencement program June 12, 1998.; 24. AUSD Community News November 1997 regarding retention of "Apache" as school mascot.; 25. Arcadia High School Curriculum Guide 1999-2000.; 26. 2001-2002 profile of Arcadia High School. October 2001.; 27. Arcadia High School SAT Scores 1994-2001, 2001 Advanced Placement results, senior class National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists and commended students, GPA for 2000-2001 graduates, and college choices.; 28. Flyer for the new "Apache Pit" Arcadia Teen Center at the Arcadia High School. November, 2002.; 29. Arcadia Festival of Bands Band Review Map and schedule for 2002. (The 49th annual Festival of Bands hosted by the Arcadia High School Apache marching band held on November 16, 2002.); 30. 2002-2003 profile of Arcadia High School. October 2002.; 31. Arcadia High School SAT Scores 1997-2002, 2002 Advanced Placement results, senior class National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists and commended students, GPA for 2001-2002 graduates, and college choices.; 32. Letter by Lori Nelson, founding member of Alliance Against Racial Mascots, discussing the use of the Apache mascot at Arcadia High School. Pasadena Weekly, July 3, 2003, p. 4; 33. Letter from Christeen Taniguchi of Galvin Preservation Associates, dated May 15, 2007, requesting public comments and information regarding potential historical resources located within the Arcadia High School development project area. Enclosures include aerial map of the campus and layout of the campus with buildings marked for demolition.; 34. Arcadia High School 35th annual commencement program June 16, 1989.; 35. Program from the 55th Annual Arcadia Festival of Bands hosted by Arcadia High School, Dana, First Avenue, and Foothills Middle School, held on November 22, 2008.; 36. Arcadia High School 55th annual commencement program June 12, 2009 at Santa Anita Park.; 37. Arcadia High School "Choral Carousel" concert DVD, May 1, 2007. Director: Rolland A. Maxson, featuring Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Chanteurs, New Spirit. In the "Arcadia History Room Media Box."; 38. Arcadia High School-The Big Pow Wow XV-Choir concert DVD, March 20, 2009. Advanced Division with performances by Burbank High School, Burroughs High School, Brea Olinda High School, Hart High School, Glendora High School, Diamond Bar High School and Arcadia High School. AHS "New Spirit" choir (director Rollie Maxson, choreographer Doug La) performs songs, "I got the sun in the morning," "Will you love me tomorrow?" "Sugartime," "The Red Red Rose," "Sixties Chicks." AHS Chanteurs choir (director Rollie Maxson, choreographer Jessica Young) perform songs "Lullaby of Broadway," "When will I be loved," "We belong," "September in the rain," and "Johnny B. Goode." In the "Arcadia History Room Media Box."; 39. Arcadia High School graduation/commencement program, June 19, 1969.; 40. Orchesis, Arcadia High School presents Reverie: Visions of Sound, March 20 and 21, 1969. Dance performance program. 2 copies.; 41. Photo and caption. Members of the Apache Marching Band celebrate after their encore win at the Long Beach All Western Band Review in December. Arcadia Tribune, p. 1, December 26, 1974.; 42. 1966 Apaches prepare Arcadia reunion. Arcadia High School class of 1966 will hold their 45th class reunion at the Turf Club at Santa Anita Park. Photo from 1966 of AHS seniors posing with Model A Ford. The Weekly Star, October 16, 2011.; 43a and 43b. Arcadia High School Theatre Department programs from drama productions "Noises Off" November 3-7, 2009 and "Sordid Lives," November 16-20, 2010. Both directed by Steven Volpe.; 44. Orchesis Dance Company 2009-2010 program "Let the bass kick."; 45. No Apaches Down, Arcadia Apaches 2012. 2012 Football Season Program, with photos of Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshmen Teams.; 46. Arcadia High School Theatre Department presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! Director: Steven Volpe, Musical Director: Stephen Pu, Choreographers: Jia Huang and Liza Tedford; March 2012.; 47. "Arcadia High School dancers kick off spring show,"Weekly Star, April 21, 2013. Orchesis performs their spring dance show "My Lucky Strike" at the school's performing arts center.; 48. Jerry Herman High School Musical Theatre Awards of Los Angeles, May 19, 2013 at Pantages Theatre. Arcadia High School Theatre Department performed award-winning "The Drowsy Chaperone."; 49. Arcadia High School biology teacher Joan Stevens struggles to save the permaculture garden from being bulldozed. Stevens is working with district officials to turn the garden into an outdoor classroom. Pasadena Star News, p. A6, June 16, 2013.; 50. Open letter to Arcadia Community by school board members Cung Nguyen, Lori Phillipi, and Kay Kinsler, re: firing of Arcadia high School cross country coach James O'Brien. Pasadena Star News, p. A2, August 11, 2013.; 51. School recall targets issue open letter. Mountain Views News, August 17, 2013. Regarding the firing of Arcadia High School cross country coach Jim O'Brien, school board members Cung Nguyen, Lori Phillipi, and Kay Kinsler publish an open letter.; 52. A review of fired cross country coach James O'Brien's personnel file shows he was popular among parents and athletes, but clashed with administrators and another coach during his 17 year coaching career. From Pasadenastarnews.com, August 31, 2013. Retrieved October 19, 2013.; 53. Dr. Richard Cordano honored. A room in new Arcadia Performing Arts Center was dedicated to him. Mountain Views News, July 13, 2013.; 54. Arcadia High School has a new $4 million gym, paid for by Meaasure I. The original gym (1956) was completely renovated, with increased capacity to about 1,150 seats. Many of the gym's features are state of the art (motorized, telescopic bleachers, energy efficient lighting, air conditioning, new floor). Arcadia Weekly, p. 16, December 5, 2013.; 55. Arcadia High School receives prestigious gold medal ranking by U.S. news and World Report. Mountain Views News, April 26, 2014.; 56. Arcadia Festival of Bands, 50th anniversary program, 2003. Includes band review order of performance and some historical photos.; 57. Arcadia High School graduation 60th annual commencement program, June 11, 2014.; 58. Arcadia Festival of Bands, program from 2004 theme Salute to Our Hometown Heroes (Veterans, military, photos and biographies); program from 2005 theme Tradition of Excellence; program from 2006 theme Tradition of Excellence. Includes band review order of performance and photos.; 59. Several articles. Arcadia Apaches name use is challenged, Arcadia Weekly, September 11, 1997. More than a mascot. When a Native American group urged Arcadia High to stop using the Apache as a symbol, officials made it an educational issue to be studied--and decided by--the Student Council, Los Angeles Times, October 28, 1997. Apaches are here to stay, Arcadia Weekly, October 30, 1997. Indians will keep up pressure, high school will remain Apaches, two sides of the controversy, Arcadia Weekly, February 3, 2000. Apache band captures praise in Arizona while wearing new Apache-approved headdresses, Arcadia Weekly, September 7, 2000. Arcadia board reaffirms use of Apache name, Arcadia Weekly, March 30, 2000. Board wants to keep Apache name, opposes AB 2115, Arcadia Weekly, May 16, 2002. Arcadia City Council opposes tribal mascot bill, Arcadia Weekly, June 6, 2002. Decades-long debate over Arcadia High School's use of Apache imagery resurfaces, Arcadia Weekly, June 25, 2020. Former Mayor, students reflect on continuing controversy over Apache imagery use at Arcadia High School, Arcadia Weekly, July 2, 2020. District to reconsider Apaches as mascot amid online petition drive, Pasadena Star News, July 14, 2020.; 60. Rep. Judy Chu makes special speaking appearance at Arcadia High School, Arcadia Weekly, March 2, 2023. Representative Judy Chu (D-28), the first Chinese American woman ever elected to Congress, visited Arcadia High on February 3, 2023 to speak about gun control, abortion, and more.; 61. Arcadia High School Marching Band yearbook, 2008-2009.; 62. 70th annual Arcadia Festival of Bands set for Saturday. The parade's grand marshal is retired Arcadia Fire Department Capt. Neil Conrad. Arcadia Weekly, November 16, 2023.

Subjects: Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School

Physical Description: 2 folders

Item ID: 218AF

Collection: Subject Files

Schools - High Schools - Monrovia High School

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Contents: 1. Thirty-second annual commencement - Monrovia High School, 1926. Copy of complete program, copied from original loaned by Adrian Winkler in January 1981. note: before M.A.D. was built, Arcadia students went to Monrovia H.S. 2. Monrovia High School history, from book The Schools in Our Town by…

Contents: 1. Thirty-second annual commencement - Monrovia High School, 1926. Copy of complete program, copied from original loaned by Adrian Winkler in January 1981. note: before M.A.D. was built, Arcadia students went to Monrovia H.S.; 2. Monrovia High School history, from book The Schools in Our Town by Monrovia Students Past and Present, edited by E. Louise Osbrink, including cover image and some history of M.A.D. High School (Monrovia Arcadia Duarte H.S.), 2004.

Subjects: Schools - High Schools - Monrovia High School

Item ID: 221AF

Collection: Subject Files

Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School - Reunion Books

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Contents: 1. Class of 1970. 2. Class of 1971. 3. Class of 1980. 4. Class of 1968, 40 year reunion biography book, 2008 on DVD. See black box of discs labeled Arcadia History Room Media Box. 5. Class of 1969 Arcadia High School 10 year reunion book dated August 11, 1979. 6. Class of 1969 Arcadia High Schoo…

Contents: 1. Class of 1970.; 2. Class of 1971.; 3. Class of 1980.; 4. Class of 1968, 40 year reunion biography book, 2008 on DVD. See black box of discs labeled Arcadia History Room Media Box.; 5. Class of 1969 Arcadia High School 10 year reunion book dated August 11, 1979.; 6. Class of 1969 Arcadia High School 20 year reunion book.; 7. Class of 1957, Tenth anniversary reunion; 8. Class of 1957, Twentieth anniversary reunion; 9A. Class of 1957, fifty year reunion book. 9B. Class of 1957, fifty year reunion biographical sketches.

Subjects: Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School - Reunion Books

Item ID: 219AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper

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Contents: Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper vol. 21 (1972-1973), vol. 27 (1978-1979), vol. 28 (1979-1980), vol. 36 (1987-1988).

Contents: Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper vol. 21 (1972-1973), vol. 27 (1978-1979), vol. 28 (1979-1980), vol. 36 (1987-1988).

Subjects: Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 127

Shelf Number: Shelf H12

Item ID: 440AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper

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Contents: Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper vol. 21 (1972-1973) (6 copies)

Contents: Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper vol. 21 (1972-1973) (6 copies)

Subjects: Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 128

Shelf Number: Shelf H12

Item ID: 441AF

Collection: Subject Files

Balloon School

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Contents: 1. "Making charts of air currents." Arcadia Journal, June 21, 1919. 2. "Mercury Flights Through Cloudland (1917)." Advertising brochure for sightseeing flights. One of the attractions was the Balloon School. Copied from the original owned by Sid Platford. 3. "Veteran recalls balloon field." Ar…

Contents: 1. "Making charts of air currents." Arcadia Journal, June 21, 1919.; 2. "Mercury Flights Through Cloudland (1917)." Advertising brochure for sightseeing flights. One of the attractions was the Balloon School. Copied from the original owned by Sid Platford.; 3. "Veteran recalls balloon field." Arcadia Tribune, July 1, 1976, page 1.; 4. "Observation balloons ruled air." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.; 5. " 'Eyes of Army' look back." Los Angeles Times, September 30, 1966, Part II, page 1.; 6. "Veteran balloon pilots." Arcadia News-Post, September 29, 1966.; 7. Goddard correspondence, March 22, 1965; 8. "Gasbaggers reunion." Arcadia Tribune, October 2, 1966.; 9. "Eyes trained at Arcadia." Branding Iron, December 1962, reprint.; 10. "Eyes trained at Arcadia," by J.H. Richardson, in manuscript form.; 11. "Ross field wrecking rushed." Copies from Alton Green scrapbook.; 12. Balloon School personal account. 5 typed sheet.; 13. "C-2 is expected." Arcadia Journal, September 23, 1922.; 14. "History of Fort Omaha Balloon School. Copies from Omaha newspaper.; 15. "Show Ross Field return secured by Hoeppel." Arcadia Tribune, June 2, 1963.; 16. "Balloon corps veterans plan." Arcadia Tribune, September 18, 1966.; 17. "Earlier days in Los Angeles, about Woodrow Wilson, carrier pigeon." News clip, April 7, 1974.; 18. Corps member Cathcart's letter. June 30, 1964.; 19. "Earlier days in Los Angeles, about first all night observation trip." June 1969.; 20. Photos showing buildings, hospital, and balloons in the air. Arcadian Observer, December 21, 1918, page 19, 31, 60.; 21. "Panorama of our new school." Arcadian Observer, August 3, 1918.; 22. "The U.S. Army Balloon School." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, supplement.; 23. "Swimming pool and clubhouse." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, supplement.; 24. Correspondence from Akron-Summit County Public Library. Letter in reply to Balloon School information request, June 5, 1978.; 25. Correspondence from the Department of the Army. Letter in reply to Balloon School information request, June 13, 1978.; 26. Correspondence between Donald G. Cathcart and the City of Arcadia, 1964.; 27. Completion Report Number 1 covering construction of Army Balloon School, October 1, 1918. 40 pages. Purchased from National Archives in 1978.; 28. "Arcadia man recalls ballooning days." (Rudolph C. Shosted) Monrovia Journal, April 11, 1974. (Also in Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1974, p. A2); 29. "Colonel W.N. Hensley, Jr., commanding." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 3.; 30. "Airships tracked enemy from Arcadia balloon base." Arcadia Tribune, January 26, 1978.; 31. Copies of photos with designation of various sections of base.; 32. "Major Max Fleischman." Arcadian Observer, October 5, 1918.; 33. "The Arcadia Balloon School, 1918." Western States Jewish Historical Quarterly, October 1980. Photo with lengthy caption.; 34. "Ross Field does fadeout." Los Angeles Times, November 15, 1933, Part I , page 6.; 35. "Close blind pig at once!" Hensley blind pigs is slang for speak easy or illegal operation, and referred to a need to clean them up if Balloon School is to be here. Arcadia Journal, June 8, 1918.; 36. "Arcadia will be aircraft center." Arcadia Journal, September 28, 1918.; 37. Correspondence regarding archival holdings on Balloon School in National Archives, June 16, 1978.; 38. The first all night observation trip.; 39. "Au revoir Col. Hensley." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 6.; 40. Recollection of Mr. John Milton Huston, stationed here at 21.; 41. "The post band." Arcadia Observer, November 9, 1918, page 6.; 42. "Balloons re-enter the wars." News clip, October 7, 1951, possibly from an Omaha publication.; 43. "Airborne 'elephants' once inhabited Arcadia's skies." Fedco Reporter, May 1988, by J.D. Carroll.; 44. "Observer." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 19.; 45. "New commander in charge of Arcadia." Arcadian Observer, January 4, 1919, page 8.; 46. "First American Balloon Officer to die in action." (Lt. Cleo J. Ross) Arcadian Observer, November 2, 1918, page 27.; 47. "Two balloon men killed by bomb." Arcadia Journal, September 28, 1918.; 48. "Balloon School awaits on order." Arcadia Journal, March 30, 1918.; 49. Sample of letterhead stationery from Balloon School.; 50. "L.A. Scene - The City then and now." Balloon School/Arcadia County Park. Los Angeles Times, December 20, 1993, page B3.; 51. "Officers to have a camp at Arcadia." Temple Times, June 26, 1924.; 52. "Pioneer 'Birdman' recalls balloon exploits in Pasadena area." Arcadia man won fame in flying dirigible. Pasadena Star News, March 16, 1952.; 53. "Ross Field use known June 1." News clip, May 8, 1929.; 54. " Ross Field bill voted by houses." News clip, March 4, 1933.; 55. "Ross Field Parks Project near vote by County leaders." Pasadena Star News, May 14, 1933.; 56. "Ross Field purchase is urged on Council." News clip, May 18, 1933.; 57. "Ross Field planned to become new park as County gets deed." News clip, August 1, 1935.; 58. "Ross Field betterment approved." News clip, August 2, 1935.; 59. "Ross Field to harbor zeppelin and Ross Field hangar leased as zeppelin assembling center." News clip, no date.; 60. "Air planes gather at Ross Field for zeppelin activities." News clip, May 22, 1929. "Pilots will be trained at Ross." News clip, May 22, 1929. "Light tests on way at Ross site." News clip, May 18, 1929.; 61. "U.S. returns Ross Field as sports center." News clip, June 11, 1935.; 62. "Army School Ross Field Project." News clip, June 24, 1930.; 63. "Park agreed at balloon field site." News clip, July 3, 1935.; 64. "$55,655 price decision near on Ross Field." News clip, May 17, 1933. "Senate passes Arcadia Bill." Los Angeles Times, 1933.; 65. "Set date for zeppelin to take air." News clip, May 28, 1929.; 66. "Dirigible's keel laid at Ross." News clip, May 20, 1929.; 67. "Group backs Ross Field measure." News clip, January 24, 1933.; 68. "Senate passes balloon camp land transfer." News clip, February 10, 1933.; 69. 1996 Heritage Calendar by Chino Valley Bank. Includes photos of U.S. Army Balloon Corp station.; 70. "Today and yesterday of the Arcadia Balloon School Field." Pasadena Star News, July 4, 1931.; 71. Copies of photos of Ray Walters, stationed at the Balloon School. Photo and article regarding the first annual picnic, June 1938.; 72. Copy of photo #186.; 73. "Army's biggest balloon school coming here." Los Angeles Times, March 13, 1916, Part II, page 1.; 74. First draft chapter on Ross Field, by Arcadia resident John Irwin.; 75. "Balloon Work Conditions Better, Y.M.C.A. Outpost is Established at Stocker Field, Officers Will Play Ball Tonight at Balloon Camp." Pasadena Star News, July 18, 1918.; 76. World War I Heroes Remembered : Cleo J. Ross. Written by Ken Hudnut. (Internet article); 77. California Aviation History : The Army Balloon School, Ross Field, Arcadia, California, by Richard DesChenes. From the California State Military Department, California Military Museum. http:www.militarymuseum.org/BalloonSch.html; 78. "Pasadena Public Library does bit for soldiers." Collection of books is provided for the military camp of the Seventh California regiment of guardsmen at Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, May 19, 1917, p. 13.; 79. Overseas Army nurse, Grace Thompson, has been assigned to the post hospital at the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, May 21, 1919, p. 11; 80. "Heads For Camp in City." Thirty officers arrive from Fort Dodge, Iowa to take balloon duty in Arcadia. Many live in Arcadia. Lieutenant Colonel W.N. Hensley will host a dinner for his staff at Hotel Huntington. Pasadena Star News, Monday April 1, 1918.; 81. "Tents Erected at Balloon Campsite." Seven tents for thirty men from the United States Army signal corps have been erected on the site of the new balloon station on the Baldwin Ranch in Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, April 4, 1918.; 82. "May Give Up Camp Plans." Rumors from Washington say balloon station is not needed, decision will come soon, war department to meet with Los Angeles representatives. Pasadena Star News, April 9, 1918.; 83. "Sale of Ross Field is Vetoed." War Department's wire stops sale of Ross Field to any private individual or municipality, government will reserve tract for other training. Pasadena Star News, April 13, 1927.; 84. "Fire Plan Revision is Foresters' Job." Forest guards, patrolmen and registrars to complete training at Ross Field in Arcadia before fire season begins. Pasadena Star News clipping April 24, 1929.; 85. "Forest fire work to be given trial. Rangers to carry out training program." The annual forest rangers' training school will be in session for two days at Ross Field, Arcadia. Pasadena Star News clipping, April 30, 1929.; 86. Gallery Guide to Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum Exhibit, November 2005-January 2006. Exhibit called "War Department, Department of Military Aeronautics, Army Balloon School." Contains history of Balloon School.; 87. Named "Ross Field" for Lieutenant Cleo J. Ross, killed in France. The Atlanta Constitution, May 23, 1919.